Oil

« **on:** June 15, 2015, 04:50:00 PM »

What weight oil do you run and why?

« **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2015, 04:58:48 PM »

I run valvoline vr1 50 and that's what Bostick told me to run in it

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« **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2015, 07:00:45 PM »

Quote from: Mrblueeyesnick on June 15, 2015, 04:58:48 PM

I run valvoline vr1 50 and that's what Bostick told me to run in it

Thank you for the reply. vr1 50 seems to be the current popular choice. In fact, I just stocked up.

My questions are really, what are your reasons for a straight weight vs. a multi-viscosity? And, what is viscosity based on: clearance, RPM, load, temperature, etc.?

Thanks,

Joe

« **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2015, 07:28:05 PM »

i run VR1 40 but i bought VR1 50 cause it went on sale!!!! Now i run straight weight because it was always thicker and was always told it does not break down like multi weight oil. may not be true but when your dad pounds stuff like that in your head you believe it to be true . so for anything i have ever hotrodded or raced it was alway VR1 straight weight!

« **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2015, 07:40:16 PM »

20-50 Lucas racing oil. It's just what we have used for years.

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« **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2015, 09:50:41 PM »

Delo 400 15W40

Why?

Full roller motors:
'96 PSD 7.3, 500+K, Delo
'95 PSD 7.3, 280K, Delo
'99 350 SBC, 325 hp, 600+ hrs, Delo (Berk)
'79 454 BBC, 500+ hp 400+ hrs, Delo (Berk)

That's just in my yard.
Why would I use any thing else?

Dan'l

« **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2015, 06:30:15 AM »

Quote from: mash on it on June 15, 2015, 09:50:41 PM

Delo 400 15W40

Why?

Full roller motors:
'96 PSD 7.3, 500+K, Delo
'95 PSD 7.3, 280K, Delo
'99 350 SBC, 325 hp, 600+ hrs, Delo (Berk)
'79 454 BBC, 500+ hp 400+ hrs, Delo (Berk)

That's just in my yard.
Why would I use any thing else?

Dan'l

I don't know. I have run the Delo before without issue.

I keep hearing the same time, vr1 50, so I broke down and bought a few cases. Probably won't use it this season, but what's another year sitting on my shelf compared to millions of years in the earth?

« **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2015, 07:37:43 AM »

I use VR1 50 in all the test reports it is at the top. It has the right amount of zinc we need and will not break the bank. Most of the test reports have it in the top five.

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« **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2015, 07:47:46 AM »

Quote from: jimpen on June 16, 2015, 07:37:43 AM

I use VR1 50 in all the test reports it is at the top. It has the right amount of zinc we need and will not break the bank. Most of the test reports have it in the top five.

Why not vr1 20-50?

« **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2015, 07:50:26 AM »

I run that as well if I can't get straight 50. They say straight is better I have never argued the statement.

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« **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2015, 07:58:13 AM »

I'm running Brad Penn 50wt . Barry said it was some good stuff..

« **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2015, 08:31:34 AM »

Quote from: bills79southwind on June 16, 2015, 07:58:13 AM

I'm running Brad Penn 50wt . Barry said it was some good stuff..

Ran Brad Penn once Kendall was purchased by Valvoline. Not easily obtained though. Maybe I should look into buying a drum.

« **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2015, 08:36:50 AM »

Quote from: jyeager on June 15, 2015, 07:40:16 PM

20-50 Lucas racing oil. It's just what we have used for years.

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I cleaned out every last quart that Steve had at Westech, about a year ago. Still have about a case left. My shop is getting to look like an auto parts store.

« **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2015, 08:41:04 AM »

Quote from: jimpen on June 16, 2015, 07:50:26 AM

They say straight is better I have never argued the statement.

Indeed! Just check out the Top 25 SCJB Wifes
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=23721.0
thread.

« **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2015, 11:02:20 AM »

lol.....yes sir

« **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2015, 03:34:57 AM »

Quote from: Flusher on June 16, 2015, 08:31:34 AM

Ran Brad Penn once Kendall was purchased by Valvoline. Not easily obtained though. Maybe I should look into buying a drum.

Yeah, I had to order Brad Penn 50wt from Amazon.. not cheap, but from what I've read up on, it's some pretty damn good oil and it's high in Zinc.

B

« **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2015, 07:04:09 AM »

VR1 20/50 for years with 2 changes per season.

« **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2015, 08:06:40 AM »

Okay this makes me want to ask...

Why not a synthetic? In everything i have i've always ran Mobil1. Typically 5w-30 because that was what was suggested by the manufacturer.

Im asking because i have 2 cases of mobil 1 at home, 5w-20 that thanks to the Direct injection engines in both my truck and my parents cars. I have no use for it.

I'm considering using it to break in the 5.3 im building (again) and then draining it and going with something thicker. Like a 15-40 or 20-50 or 50wt.

Any reason not to run a Synthetic? Im not worried about zinc, as the LS engines are full roller. Not to worried abotu the cam flattening

« **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2015, 08:22:39 AM »

Typically newer vehicles have tighter clearances an need a thinner oil (My Titan 5-30w)...A jet boat motor built for jet boat application will have a more loose tolerance. Full roller is fine with synthetic but for flat tappet, conventional zinc is my choice.

« **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:27:00 AM »

Quote from: steves86ta on June 17, 2015, 08:06:40 AM

Okay this makes me want to ask...

Why not a synthetic? In everything i have i've always ran Mobil1. Typically 5w-30 because that was what was suggested by the manufacturer.

Im asking because i have 2 cases of mobil 1 at home, 5w-20 that thanks to the Direct injection engines in both my truck and my parents cars. I have no use for it.

I'm considering using it to break in the 5.3 im building (again) and then draining it and going with something thicker. Like a 15-40 or 20-50 or 50wt.

Any reason not to run a Synthetic? Im not worried about zinc, as the LS engines are full roller. Not to worried abotu the cam flattening

I've seen you 'break-in' a motor, you need 85w-140 with STP (Stay Together Please)

On a full roller motor, Id go ~5 hrs and change it, but not with the 5w-20, unless its only on the trailer, not @ 6K.

Nascar does 500+ miles @ 9000+ RPM, on 0w-20? I don't have their budget for motor$...

I think 5w-20 is too thin for 6000 rpm.
Synthetic oil 'seeped' from the 1pc. rear main with Royal Purple, went to Delo 400, no more leak...

Dan'l

« **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:30:11 AM »

Quote from: mash on it on June 17, 2015, 09:27:00 AM

I've seen you 'break-in' a motor, you need 85w-140 with STP (Stay Together Please)
On a full roller motor, Id go ~5 hrs and change it, but not with the 5w-20, unless its only on the trailer, not @ 6K.

Nascar does 500+ miles @ 9000+ RPM, on 0w-20? I don't have their budget for motor$...

I think 5w-20 is too thin for 6000 rpm.
Synthetic oil 'seeped' from the 1pc. rear main with Royal Purple, went to Delo 400, no more leak...

Dan'l

Hah.. Thanks Daniel

Setting this one up looser and will run thicker oil.

reflecting and from what the parts tell us. im 99.99% positive the hydrolocking caused most if not all of it.

I figure, run the 5-20 just on the trailer for the initial fire, then put something thicker in

« **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2015, 12:32:14 PM »

My wife Charla steeling the wheel.

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« **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2015, 12:32:47 PM »

Oops wrong post lol

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« **Reply #23 on:** June 22, 2015, 10:08:10 AM »

Quote from: Flusher on June 15, 2015, 07:00:45 PM

Thank you for the reply. vr1 50 seems to be the current popular choice. In fact, I just stocked up.

My questions are really, what are your reasons for a straight weight vs. a multi-viscosity? And, what is viscosity based on: clearance, RPM, load, temperature, etc.?

Thanks,

Joe

20/50... not straight 50.

« **Reply #24 on:** June 22, 2015, 10:09:10 AM »

Quote from: jimpen on June 16, 2015, 07:37:43 AM

I use VR1 50 in all the test reports it is at the top. It has the right amount of zinc we need and will not break the bank. Most of the test reports have it in the top five.

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20/50... not 50.

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